Friday Music News

If you are attending the Isle of Wright Festival in England this June and immensely adore Eddie Vedder, disregard the rest of this story: the Pearl Jam frontman has pulled out of his U.S. solo tour due to injuries. Read about injury details and when the cancelled gigs will be rescheduled here.

With his new song, Theraflu ft. DJ Khaled & DJ Pharris, Kanye West makes (more) music history by being the first artist to feature PETA in a chorus. Said organization, however, doesn’t feel the same jubilation. Read more about da ruckus here and listen to the new track here:

I’m not even joking. A new My Bloody Valentine record could drop in the next few months. Now if only The Pixies would follow suit, my musical education would come full circle. New album details here.

SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS SOLD OUT! However, a limited amount of VIP Supertickets still remain available at sasquatchfestival.com.

Although it is too early to see what direction the film will take (literal, autobiographical, multi-dimensional), Bob Dylan’s classic album, Blood on the Tracks, is set to be adapted into a movie. Film details here.

Looking for something post-Lana Del Rey? 2010 hype darlings Marina & the Diamonds are set to re-ingratiate themselves with music blogs everywhere with their new album, Electra Heart, due out on April 30. Album details can be found here; also, check out their single, Primadonna:

Color-coordinated Swedes The Hives are set to return with their latest offering in five years, Lex Hives, this coming June. Track listings and other details can be found here.